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M2NPV-VM
Motherboard

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E2527 E2527 E2527 E2527 E2527 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 May 2006 May 2006 May 2006 May 2006 May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the pr

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Contents Notices …………………………………………………………………………………… vi Safety information ………………………………………………………………….. vii M2NPV-VM specifications summary………………………………………….. viii Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ………………….

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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS …………………………………. 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ………………………………………… 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk………………………… 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ……………………………………. 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ………………………………………..

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Contents 2.5 Power menu……………………………………………………………… 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type……………………………………….. 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ………………………………………… 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration ………………………………………… 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor …………………………………………. 2-33 2.6 Boot menu ………………………………………………………………..

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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. T

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Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or

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M2NPV-VM specifications summary CPU CPU CPU Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ CPU CPU Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready ® Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Northbridge: NVIDIA GeForce™ 6150 GPU ® Southbridge: NVIDIA nForce™430 MCP Front Side Bus Front Side Bus 2000/1600 MT/s Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory

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M2NPV-VM specifications summary IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: — 2 x IEEE 1394a ports Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SF

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M2NPV-VM specifications summary Power Power Power Power Power ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Device drivers contents contents contents contents contents ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus softwa

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction

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1.1 Welcome! ® ® ® ® ® Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard! M2NPV-VM motherboard! M2NPV-VM motherboard! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard! M2NPV-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, ch

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AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-23 for details. ® ® ® ® ® NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 615

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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the ® new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors. IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a

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High Definition Audio High Definition Audio High Definition Audio High Definition Audio High Definition Audio SoundMAX is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. Hear crystal-clear quality from all your audio — MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry — SoundMAX high-definition audio is there to enhance your experience! 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features In

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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores t

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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any

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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS PWR_FAN T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard CPU_FAN ATX12V Super DVI I/O USBPW12 VGA F_USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 USBPW34 ® Top:Line In nVIDIA Center:Line Out GeForce™6150 Bottom:Mic In TV_OUT 4Mb PCIEX1_1 BIOS M2NPV-VM CHA_FAN2 88E1116 PCIEX16 ® ® nVIDIA nForce™430 PCI1 TSB43AB22A SB_PWR PCI2 CR2032 3V AD Lithium Cell 1986A USBPW78 CM

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1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction 1.5.2 1.5.2 Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the mo

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Installing

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  M2NPV-VM…
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  Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Contents Notices………………….vi Safety.information………………vii M2NPV-VM specifications summary…………viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1. Welcome!………………1-2 1.2. Package.contents…………….1-2 Special features…………….1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights …………1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ……….1-5 Before you proceed…………..1-7 1.5.
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  Managing and updating your BIOS……….2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility …………2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ……..2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ……….. 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS …………2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ……….2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ……..
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  Boot Settings Configuration ……… 2-35 2.6.6 Security …………….. 2-38 Tools menu……………… 2-40 ASUS O.C. Profile …………2-40 2.7.1 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 …………2-42 Exit menu………………2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1. Installing.an.operating.system………… 3-2 Support CD information…………… 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ……….

• Page 6: Notices

  Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Page 7: Safety.information

  Safety information Electrical.safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Page 8: About This Guide

  Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS.websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

• Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

  Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

• Page 10: M2Npv-Vm Specifications Summary

  M2NPV-VM specifications summary CPU. Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Chipset Northbridge: NVIDIA GeForce™ 6150 GPU ®…

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  ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA/RGB output. BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3…
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  M2NPV-VM specifications summary Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form.Factor uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility…

• Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

  This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction…

• Page 14: Welcome

  ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

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  PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-19 for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM…
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  GeForce6150 chipset that supports ® superior HDTV-out functionality with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p format, which are clearer than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that helps you enjoy the high-quality scaling and filtering technology.

• Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

  BIOS chip. See page 2-10 for details. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2..With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.

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  RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS.MyLogo™. This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-37 for details.

• Page 19: Before You Proceed

  The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M2NPV-VM ® Standby Powered M2NPV-VM Onboard LED Power ASUS M2NPV-VM…

• Page 20: Motherboard.overview

  CPU_FAN ATX12V Super USBPW12 F_USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 USBPW34 ® nVIDIA Top:Line In GeForce™6150 Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In TV_OUT PCIEX1_1 BIOS M2NPV-VM CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16 88E1116 ® ® nVIDIA nForce™430 PCI1 TSB43AB22A SB_PWR PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell 1986A USBPW78 CMOS Power…

• Page 21: Placement Direction

  1.5.3. Screw.holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place.this.side.towards. the.rear.of.the.chassis M2NPV-VM ® ASUS M2NPV-VM…

• Page 22: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

  CPU! 1.6.1. Installing.the.CPU To install a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.Socket.AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

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  Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11…

• Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

  1.6.2. Installing.the.heatsink.and.fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

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  Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-13…

• Page 26: System.memory

  240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2…

• Page 27: Recommended Memory Configurations

  • • • 1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • • 512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • • • 1024MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package CM2X1024-6400C4 • • • 512MB A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 • • ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-15…

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  DDR2-800 Size Vendor .Chip.No. Part.No. DIMM support 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL6464AA804.8FD • 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL12864AA804.16FD • • • 256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E 8G-24IK2-EBT • • 512MB CENTURY E2508AB-GE-E 28V2S8 • • • 512MB Aeneon AET93F25DB AET660UD00-25DB98X • • •…
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  GX21GB5300SDC • • • 512MB Aeneon AET93F30DA AET660UD00-30DA98Z • • • 1024MB Aeneon AET93F30DA AET760UD00-30DA98Z • • • 1024MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-6E 53016034-7100 • • • 512MB Kingbox EPD264082200-4KI0629 • • • 1024MB Kingbox EPD264082200-4KI0629 • • • ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-17…
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  DDR2-533 Size Vendor .Chip.No. Part.No. DIMM support 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E KVR533D2N4/256 • • • 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 KVR533D2N4/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT KVR533D2N4/1G • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AC37 HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A • •…
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  Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-19…

• Page 32: Installing A Dimm

  1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DDR2 DIMM notch the retaining clips outward.

• Page 33: Expansion.slots

  Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21…

• Page 34: Interrupt Assignments

  Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*…

• Page 35: Pci Slots

  PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5. PCI.Express.x16.slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-23…

• Page 36: Jumpers

  Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC M2NPV-VM ® Normal Clear CMOS M2NPV-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
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  (Default) (Default) USBPW78 USBPW56 M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM USB device wake-up +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.
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  (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction…

• Page 39: 1.10 Connectors

  Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4- channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-27…

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  Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset. 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink…

• Page 41: Internal Connectors

  By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. M2NPV-VM ® CHASSIS (Default) M2NPV-VM Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-29…

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  If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. NOTE:.Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. M2NPV-VM ® PIN 1 M2NPV-VM IDE connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction…
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  The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section “2.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-31…
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  Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2NPV-VM ® SPDIF_OUT M2NPV-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction…
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  The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M2NPV-VM ® (black) M2NPV-VM Internal audio connector ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-33…
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  The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. GAME M2NPV-VM MIDI_IN J1B2 ®…

• Page 47: Serial Port Connectors

  • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled]. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35…

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  Connect one end of the HDTV-out cable to this connector and the other end to the TV-out module. TV_OUT M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM TV out connector • RGB and TV-out can not be used simultaneously. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction…
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  PSON# +5 Volts ATX12V Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts M2NPV-VM Ground Ground +12V DC +12V DC -5 Volts Power OK ® +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts M2NPV-VM.ATX.power.connectors Ground +3 Volts ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-37…

• Page 50: System Panel Connector

  15.. System.panel.onnector.(20-1.pin.PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED SPKR PANEL M2NPV-VM ® RESET HD_LED PWR BTN M2NPV-VM.System.panel.connector Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.

• Page 51: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

  This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup…

• Page 52: Managing And Updating Your Bios

  ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

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  To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest…
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  To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

• Page 55: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

  In the Open field, type D:bootdiskmakeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NPV-VM…

• Page 56: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

  2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>…

• Page 57: Updating The Bios

  Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2NPV-VM.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.

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  Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved…

• Page 59: Saving The Current Bios File

  To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Press <Y> when the utility…

• Page 60: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

  2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Page 61: Bios Setup Program

  The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M2NPV-VM…

• Page 62: Bios Menu Screen

  The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup…

• Page 63: Legend Bar

  A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-13…

• Page 64: Pop-Up Window

  [1.44M, 3.5 in. Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Legacy Diskette A: drive A. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Disabled ..[ ] Secondary IDE Slave [None] 720K , 3.5 in.

• Page 65: Main Menu

  Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-15…

• Page 66: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

  2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Primary IDE Master…

• Page 67
  FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-17…

• Page 68: Sata 1-4

  2.3.5. SATA.1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main SATA 1 Select Menu…

• Page 69: Hdd Smart Monitoring

  Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-19…

• Page 70: Advanced Menu

  Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power…
• Page 71
  Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9V] CPU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the operating CPU multiplier. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] ~ [12x] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-21…

• Page 72: Ai Net2

  2.4.2. AI.Net2 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Select Menu AI NET2 Item Specific Help POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] DRAM timing and control Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open LAN1(3-6) Open LAN1(4-5) Open POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On Self- Test (POST).

• Page 73
  Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bottom of 32/bit[31:24] IO space [E0] Min=0000, Max=00E0 Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC] Min=0000, Max=00FC AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-23…

• Page 74: Chipset

  2.4.4. Chipset Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Select Menu Item Specific Help Frame Buffer Size [32M] [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Down] Select Frame Buffer Size PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] for Onboard Graphic SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum [Down] RGB/TV Display [Auto]…

• Page 75: Pcipnp

  IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] compliant with the IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] original PC AT bus IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-25…

• Page 76: Onboard Devices Configuration

  IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration…

• Page 77: Nvraid Configuration

  Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD x Third SATA Master RAID Disabled feature. x Fourth SATA Master RAID Disabled RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-27…

• Page 78: Usb Configuration

  First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the first, second, third or fourth SATA master drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>…

• Page 79
  Midi Port Address [201] Allows you to select the Midi Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] Midi Port IRQ [10] Allows you to select the Midi Port IRQ. Configuration options: [5] [10] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-29…

• Page 80: Power Menu

  Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power…

• Page 81
  Date of Month Alarm [Disabled] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-31…
• Page 82
  Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled] To set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>. 3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>. 4.

• Page 83: Hardware Monitor

  Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user- configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-33…

• Page 84: Boot Menu

  Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Item Specific Help Hard Disk Drives…

• Page 85: Hard Disk Drives

  OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Halt On [All, But keyboard] F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-35…
• Page 86
  Case Open Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the chassis open status. Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal connectors” for setting details. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting.
• Page 87
  Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type.

• Page 88: Security

  2.6.6 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor Password User.Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: Select an item then press <Enter>. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha- numeric characters, then press <Enter>.

• Page 89
  This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-39…

• Page 90: Tools Menu

  <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu ASUS O.C. Profile EZ Flash 2 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Set. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu…

• Page 91: Save Bios Profile

  “Save to File”. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear. 4. Press <Tab> to switch between drives. Press hot-key <S> to save the file. 5. Key in the file name. Then press <Enter>. 6. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-41…

• Page 92: Asus Ez Flash 2

  2.7.2. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

• Page 93: Exit Menu

  Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-43…

• Page 94: Load Setup Defaults

  Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

• Page 95: Chapter 3: Software Support

  This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support…

• Page 96: Installing.an.operating.system

  The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

• Page 97: Drivers Menu

  The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll — Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce™…

• Page 98: Utilities Menu

  This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS.Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a ®…

• Page 99: Make Disk Menu

  2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver ® ® disk for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver ®. Allows you to create an NVIDIA Windows XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver ® ® disk for a 32-bit system. ASUS M2NPV-VM…

• Page 100: Manual Menu

  NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver ®. Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit ® system. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.

• Page 101: Asus Contact Information

  3.2.6. ASUS.Contact.information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7. Other.information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.

• Page 102: Technical Support Form

  Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.